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It is a battle between neighbors (only 65 miles apart) as Eastern Illinois takes the short trip to Champaign, IL to take on the Fighting Illini in one of many FCS vs. FBS matchups in Week 1 in college football.
This is the 4th year for Bret Bielema at Illinois. He has sandwiched a pair of 5-7 seasons around an 8-5 campaign. After losing out on a bowl bid due to consecutive losses to close last season, there is mounting pressure on the Illini to start fast this season.
Eastern Illinois has gone from 2-9 in 2022 to 8-3 in 2023 with a final ranking of #24 in the FCS.
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Game details & how to watch Panthers vs. Fighting Illini live Thursday
● Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
● Time: 9PM EST
● Site: Memorial Stadium
● City: Champaign, IL
● TV/Streaming: BTN
Game odds for Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois
● Money Line: Eastern Illinois +3000, Illinois -10000
● Spread: Fighting Illini -28
● Total: 45
NBC Sports Betting Analyst Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is fading the Fighting Illini against the Panthers of Eastern Illinois
” How much do you trust Luke Altmyer as a four-touchdown favorite? I don’t, not even a little. Illinois was 0-5 ATS as a home favorite last season.”
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Publish date : 2024-08-29 03:39:15
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